Getting Your Students Interested in Economics

Getting Your Students Interested in Economics

In this presentation, Michelle will reflect upon the critical shortage of students undertaking economics in secondary schools including schools outside of metropolitan Melbourne. She will discuss how this may affect the future supply of economists in Australia and will draw upon the work undertaken by La Trobe University in conjunction with the Victorian Commercial Teachers Association as well as the recent reports into economics education issued by the RBA education team. 

Michelle will also provide data of current enrolment in VCE Economics and suggest reasons why students and teachers are shying away from this area of the curriculum.

During the presentation, Michelle will pose the question for discussion:

How might we better support students and teachers including those from disadvantaged or low SES areas to discover a passion for economics when they are denied the chance to be exposed to economic literacy through current circumstances?

About The Speaker

Michelle began her teaching career in 1995 and has taught VCE Economics, Accounting and Business Management. She has been a passionate advocate for economic and financial literacy and has presented at both national and state conferences throughout her career. In 2022, Michelle moved to the position of Executive Officer at the Victorian Commercial Teachers Association where she now organises economics professional learning programs for teachers. Currently Michelle is delivering a two-year Victorian Education Department funded project to regional Victorian schools to help imbed economics curriculum in rural areas.

Event Details

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